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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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